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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.22 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.22 and 164.62 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.22 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.22 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.22 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 47,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282.16/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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